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The 4 purrfectly wholesome reasons cats love stealing people's seats as soon as they stand up
2+ hour, 56+ min ago (1881+ words) Fluffy white cat on a chair. It never fails: someone's been sitting for a while and decides to stand to stretch their legs. The moment a cat owner's knees fully extend is the exact moment their cat jumps into their…...
Shelter dog doesn't know what to do with her first toy but melts when offered affection
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (1828+ words) The stray pup's smelly, itchy skin condition didn't stop Rocky Kanaka from scooping the sweet girl into his arms. Katie had a rough start in life and clearly wasn't used to being loved. If you're an animal lover and unfamiliar…...
A fun personality test determines 'how you love' based on your animal archetype
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (1769+ words) Are you a lion, a beaver, an otter, or a golden retriever? An otter, a lion, a golden retriever, a beaver In the never-ending quest to understand ourselves better, or at least have just one more distraction from whatever it…...
Beavers return to Scotland's Glen Affric after 400 years
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (1765+ words) Seven beavers have been released into "one of the most beautiful places in Scotland." Left: A beaver swimming in a river. Right: A forested riverbank view. Imagine standing on the edge of a loch in the Scottish Highlands. The air…...
Woman builds an elaborate hotel in her yard for stray cats in winter, and it's so cozy
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (1840+ words) People are calling it "Hotel Catifornia" and "The Fur Seasons." Stray cats don't always have warm places to shelter in wintry weather. Wintery weather can be beautiful, but it can also be brutal when temperatures dip to frigid levels, not…...
Cat owner adorably finds out his cat Gloria is living many secret lives
1+ week, 1+ day ago (91+ words) Cat owner adorably finds out his cat Gloria is living many secret lives'Upworthy Cat owner adorably finds out his cat Gloria is living many secret lives Gloria the cat strolls in with a pink bow. If you love a cat…...
Yes, even cats have a favorite person. How they choose and how to tell they've picked you.
1+ week, 4+ day ago (1782+ words) Just because they seem uninterested doesn't mean they don't pick favorites. Even cats have a favorite person. Here's how they choose. Cats may be persnickety at times or appear aloof to the presence of humans, but that doesn't mean they…...
Ancient Romans loved their dogs. Here's what their heartbreakingly beautiful epitaphs said about them.
1+ week, 5+ day ago (1827+ words) "My eyes were wet with tears our little dog, when I bore you to the grave." An ancient mosaic of a dog. Ancient Romans'they're just like us. At least when it comes to how much they love their dogs, that…...
Pit bull has a rare genetic mutation that makes him look like he's wearing a teddy bear costume
2+ week, 3+ hour ago (1808+ words) "He looks like a mini Chewbacca!!!" A dog wearing a furry head covering. Theodore is a brown pit bull who looks exactly as expected from his forehead down to his chin, but the rest of this pooch looks like he's…...
Elderly rescue dog can't stop putting random items in his bed, keeping his family entertained
2+ week, 2+ day ago (1770+ words) "He has stolen a lamp, framed poster art, a cooler. He took a teapot." A dog lies in a bed. Not all dogs are created equal. Some don't get the best start in life and end up in situations where…...